US-Africa Leaders Summit

US African Leaders Summit Results In $37 Billion Commitment

Benin President Yayi Boni, center, and President Barack Obama, left, smile as Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete, right takes his seat for the 3rd Session at US African Leaders Summit, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 at the State Department in Washington.

From Aug 4-6,President Obama hosted the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Its focus was on improving relations between the United States and one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions. The event aimed specifically at developing trade and investment in Africa.